I am a local girl with Asian roots, and my partner is a (US mainland born) Kauaian, we love to read and relax though work consumes us often and we are barely home,...when we are not working he loves to golf, sail and putter in the power boat and try to fish with his young son. I prefer lounging on the beach with a book or on the deck, but I love an ocassional hike and really love the Saturday Farmer's market for fresh locally grown veggies & tropical fruits, and the prepared local ethnic foods. Gardening is also therapeutic for me, despite growing up on a farm, I am a novice to how it should be done but love it just the same.
We love to learn about you, where you are from and what life is like where you live, but we are very respectful of your privacy.
We especially love to have students on educational visits.
We appreciate quiet evenings and require softer sounds after 10pm and before 5am (although crowing roosters don't always respect that rule).

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Kanani has a wonderful house in a great neighborhood in Lihue (a few minutes from town). We felt very welcome in their home. The house has everything we needed -- washer/dryer, wifi, tv, and a small kitchen. We even had some time to play with the dogs! The place is exactly as advertised and we would recommend staying with Kanani.

Fantastic spot near the airport and centrally located to get to either part of the island quickly. The beach is a 2 minute drive away and next to a bunch of shops, restaurants, and "watering holes". Lani is very accommodating and sweet! To be quite honest, you probably won't see her unless you need something. Apartment came stocked with kitchen equipment, lots of basic cooking essentials (oil, mustard, etc), boogie boards, beach towels, beach chairs, cooler (the list of positives here goes on)! My girlfriend and I loved the view and Lani's two pups (Very friendly, adorable, and mischievous). And how can you beat an outdoor shower!?!? Fuggedaboutit! This place is a gem! I hope that the next time we come back to Kauai, Lani will still be renting because it's just that great. Mahalo Lani (and Jerry)!

My husband & I stayed on Kauai as part of our honeymoon & enjoyed staying at Kanani's residence. It was even better than the reviews & pictures! We had our own spot to park (free) as well as our own private entrance overlooking a beautiful scene of mountains & ocean. Everything was close & if not it wasn't a far drive. They were very kind & helpful. We have no complaints & would recommend this residence.

This was an amazing experience! Kanini was a wonderful host and was so accommodating! The place was private and beautiful and close to everything. We loved staying there and also loved visiting their two sweet dogs. Communication was good and clear and everything was as described, even more beautiful. We would highly recommend you stay here! Nearby, you can go to the humane society which was really fun as you can take a dog to the beach for the day! Also amazing coffee place near by Rainbeau Jo's. Great location, great people, great experience. Thanks so much again!

It's a great central location near the airport (convenient for a late arrival, you don't have to drive exhausted in a new car for another hour to another part of Kauai). Reserved parking space in front of the garage is close to the entrance door. Place is stocked with a variety of beach items (bodyboards, chairs, cooler, beach towels, snorkels with fins, suncreams, bug repellents). Maybe the bed was too soft for my back, roosters were no problem.
It's a perfect place and I would certainly recommend a stay to anyone visiting Kauai.

We could not have been happier with the accommodations, the sweet dogs, and Lani/Jerry. The outdoor shower was one of our favorites! Even the bedding was super cozy!
Of course the ocean view and jungle backdrop was a magical experience. The location was also great, lots nearby and yet it was quiet. We would go back again in a heartbeat!

Comfortable, clean, and centrally located so it is easy to get around the island. Place was stocked with a variety of beach items (chairs, cooler, beach towels, snorkels, etc). Great spot and would certainly recommend a stay to anyone considering a trip to Kauai.

The 1 bedroom apartment was in a great central location on Kauai, in case you want to see both sides of the island with less travel time. It's on a nice quiet street, off from the main road, but there are shops and food within walking distance, including a brewery for a fun night out. Where you park is also very close to the apartment door, so it's easy to carry things back and forth.
The apartment had everything we needed, plus all the little things one might forget to pack, like sunscreens and bug sprays. There are chairs and boogie boards, and even fins and water shoes.
The dogs are super nice, but you only have to interact with them if you want to, they are mostly up on the deck upstairs.
I never got to meet Kanani, only communicated through airbnb messages, the apartment's door is on the opposite side of the house, so there is little chance of bumping into them without going out of the way to say hi. We were out most of the day, so we never got the chance.
Table outside had a great view of the ocean and the mountains to the side, very relaxing place to eat your breakfast. Also covered by the upstairs deck, so you can still use it even if it's raining.
As with all the other areas of Kauai, there are Rooster alarm clocks, but closing the bedroom window, and turning on the ceiling fan and the extra small fan drowns them out if you want to sleep in.

Lani and Jerry were truly a delightful couple. We had another couple staying with us, so the conversation around the breakfast table was interesting, each having our own perspective on the issue at hand. This is the part of hosting through Airbnb I most enjoy. Meeting individuals that have traveled and sharing in those adventures. I found them genuinely warm and lovely to be with.
I highly recommend them as guests.
All best, Jane

Thank you Jane! We loved our very brief visit with you, we hope our paths will someday cross again! Please call on us on Kauai island, Hawaii if you ever make your way over!-
-sincerely,
Lani and Jerry

We were on our way to a conference when we met Mary and John. We enjoyed their company so much, we booked their place again on our way home. We believe our paths will continue to cross in the future too.

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Lani is definitely an amazing person. She is so friendly, kind, and trusty host if you are to be her guest. I was so lucky to know her and to stay her attached apartment.
Since I have been conducting research on the island, I have traveled back and forth between Japan and the island. Last time I was there, I stayed her apartment for a month and half for the first time. Even when I was exhausted or stuck on my research, her laughter made me smile and feel easy. She is always smiling, positive thinker, and so enchanting! I say with my best confidence that it was the best stay ever.
I recommend you to stay her attached 1 BR apartment at least once in your life! It will totally change your mind. The view from the room is amazing, the breeze from the ocean in the morning wakes you up calm, and the gentle rain at night washes your stressed brain and brings you deep sleep.... :-)